HYMN XCI. Agni. 1. BRISK, at the place of Ila, hymned by men who wake, our own familiar Friend is kindled in the house; Hotar of all oblation, worthy of our choice, Lord, beaming, trusty fri... Read more

HYMN LXXXVII. Agni. 1. I BALM with oil the mighty Raksas-slayer; to the most famous Friend I come for shelter Enkindled, sharpened by our rites, may Agni protect us in the day and night from... Read more

HYMN LXXXII. Visvakarman. 1. THE Father of the eye, the Wise in spirit, created both these worlds submerged in fatness. Then when the eastern ends were firmly fastened, the heavens and the e... Read more

Translator Ralph T.H. Griffith THE TENTH BOOK – Page 3 HYMN LXXV. The Rivers. 1. THE singer, O ye Waters in Vivasvan’s place, shall tell your grandeur forth that is beyond compar... Read more

HYMN LXIX. Agni. 1. Auspicious is the aspect of Vadhryasva’s fire good is its guidance, pleasant are its visitings. When first the people Of Sumitra kindle it, with butter poured therc... Read more

HYMN LXIV. Visvedevas. 1. WHAT God, of those who hear, is he whose well-praised name we may record in this our sacrifice; and how? Who will be gracious? Who of many give us bliss? Who out of... Read more

HYMN LX. Asamati and Others.- 1. BRINGING our homage we have come to one magnificent in look. Glorified of the mighty Gods 2. To Asamati, spring of gifts, lord of the brave, a radiant car, T... Read more

HYMN LII. Gods. 1. INSTRUCT me, all ye Gods, how I, elected your Priest, must seat me here, and how address you. Instruct me how to deal to each his portion, and by what ‘ path to brin... Read more

HYMN XLIV. Indra. 1. MAY Sovran Indra come to the carousal, he who by Holy Law is strong and active, The overcomer of all conquering forces with his great steer-like power that hath no limit... Read more

HYMN XXXVII. Surya. 1. Do homage unto Varuna’s and Mitra’s Eye: offer this solemn worship to the Mighty God, Who seeth far away, the Ensign, born of Gods. Sing praises unto Surya... Read more